Pretty good late night drinks + dinner place. Very cozy and sweet ambiance to grab some viet/thai…read morefood. Drinks were tasty and strong and the food was delicious. Food options were surprising as I didn't know a nice little restaurant bar would serve such variety. Would definitely come back again. Only downside is it can get pricey. Service was excellent.

Got here just before lunch specials were done! I grabbed the Thai Chicken Basil Stir fry, low…read morespice. It came with roasted peanuts and rice. The dish had a little bit of a kick, but not too much. I found it to be very filling, I didn't finish all of my rice. Good value, good service as well. Appetizer: honey ginger wings, also good! Nice flavor and crunch.

I used to love Purple Waves as a spot to get some work done or meet with friends, so I was super…read moresurprised to see how much the place shrunk. The coffee shop is now a small space with just a few tables inside, no longer a place to come with a larger group. The menu has also shrunk, I believe vanilla and mocha were the only flavors available for a latte. There used to be a salted maple latte I enjoyed but that's disappeared after whatever remodeling process they went through. They also "don't do" any disposable materials, so you can only really have your drink "for here" unless you bring your own mug. Not sure why this was the move as opposed to finding more sustainable drink packaging. I wasn't a fan of the nondairy milk they use, my vanilla oat milk latte was thin and overall subpar. The place has taken up more of a marketplace vibe with eclectic snacks/sauces/jams/etc. available for purchase. It still is a fantastic location with beautiful outdoor seating facing Central Park North, so you can't take that away from them. Unfortunately just no longer a go to for me.

I bought a drink and took a work call on my computer for about 25 minutes using headphones while…read morekeeping my voice low. An employee approached me after the call and said, "That would be your last call here......this isn't a WeWork". If calls aren't permitted, that's completely understandable. But please post a sign or make the policy clear. I would have been happy to follow the rules and simply wouldn't have taken the call in the first place.

El Barista is not just my favorite neighborhood coffee spot, it is also a place I can stop into to…read moregrab a coffee on the go, get something to eat, meet someone for a quick chat, or sit down and get some work done. The staff is always polite and friendly, and the overall ambiance works whether you are there to focus or just relax. Every time I go, my experience has been welcoming and warm, so I keep going back.

Decent enough cafe that serves an assortment of sandwiches, coffee, and drinks. They've got a nice…read moreback area with additional seating and two clean bathrooms, so the place is larger than it appears. Great for studying or doing quiet work. When our group arrived, it seemed most of the staff were new, since they couldn't tell us any information about their menu items or provide any recommendations, and the few experienced staff were too busy to provide help, which was a bummer. However, one of our group who frequents the cafe did say the owner comes in often and is a nice, personable guy. Ordered a sandwich and a drink, both of which were fine, but also slightly overpriced and honestly a bit simple (as in I could've made both myself with common ingredients at home). The cafe were also missing some key ingredients (I believe they were out of milk, peanut butter, and strawberries), so they couldn't make quite a few of their drinks, which was odd considering it was only noon at the time. Overall, my experience with the cafe wasn't bad, but I wasn't impressed with their menu value nor the ability of the staff to provide adequate service. I'd love to come back and be proven wrong though.

We came for breakfast/brunch on a Monday and were in and out in an hour. Everything is quick and it…read morewas quicker because it was an off-peak day and time. We ordered different brunch items as well as a basil berry lemonade, which was absolutely amazing. The huevos rancheros were so good. The biscuit that came with one of the dishes wasn't great, not fluffy like you would expect a biscuit to be. The tomato sauce was an unexpected delight. It was like a mix between salsa, pasta sauce and ketchup. This is a great restaurant for basic American breakfast/brunch classics and yummy drinks. If you're in a rush, this restaurant is a great choice. If you want to hang around, I think that's acceptable too. There was a person who was working on his laptop with a cup of coffee like it was a cafe.

I WANT THIS OFF THE TABLE!!!…read more Yelled the host, after I had just sat down and had my purse on the table. WTF rude exclamation IS that. I should've gotten up and left there. HUGE mistake. I've had it with this place. Also this side of broccoli is $9. This after the server spilled my martini in transit, THEN slammed into the table, further slopping the drink everywhere. Ugh. Additionally, they don't offer a wifi password. $9 side of a few pieces of broccoli. (The side of rice is $9 also, btw. No, I did not order that.) Additionally they are NOT transparent about their HH pricing. Unfortunately this is my last time here, after coming for 15-20 years. Good riddance. Wow. Really, I DO NOT GET how those place is busy. What a nightmare.

This place is great. I've been here quite a few times and the food and service has always been…read moregreat. However, today my chicken sandwich was a bit thin. I told the bartender and the owner came over and asked how she could make it better. She was very sweet about the whole ordeal and suggested another piece of chicken and I accepted. She's also super personable with her regulars. And as I'm typing this she came over and said "I was doing to comp you a beer but you've already paid." So I took her up on a third

We came for a quick lunch and it wasn't busy at all. It's a relatively small beer bar with a big…read moremenu. We shared the fried chicken sandwich and veggie burger. Both were good! A solid spot in the area.

My sister and I randomly stopped at Elis Wine Bar & Restaurant last month for appetizers and…read morecocktails. Wow, we were thoroughly impressed by the staff, the food and the pricing. We sat outside, drank, ate, talked and watched the world go by. The owner of the restaurant came over to check on us and we had a lovely conversation with him Also, they served us each a free glass of Lemoncello. I highly recommend this establishment!!! I give it 10 stars!

Along a leisurely stroll on Amsterdam Avenue lies this beautiful airy wine bar with an absolutely…read morestellar happy hour that drew us in like moth to flame. With $6 glasses of wine, $10 cocktails and $1 oysters, what's not to love?? We started with a round of espresso martinis which were made well albeit a bit on the small side. No complaints though. We sheepishly ordered 3 dozen oysters which the bartender was glad to entertain. The oysters arrived clean and neatly shucked with very little shell. The lemon, mignonette and cocktail sauce were pretty standard. We also ordered the truffle fries but these fell a little short for me as they weren't dressed very well - they were also soggy, had very little parmesan and only faint truffle flavor. Service was quick and efficient and everyone was super gracious. Things moved quickly and we appreciated that a lot. If you are in the area hop by here and try this place!

Hidden gem alert. I…read morestopped by on a whim for dinner, and walked inside this cute bistro with a few friends. We were quickly seated and split a few items from the menu which were all excellent. We had the tartufo pizza, citrus and beet salad and brussels sprouts. Service was quick and attentive. This spot is perfect for a date or a dinner out to catch up with one or two friends. I will definitely be back, and I can't wait to try out more items off the menu!

Very nice wait staff. Very mediocre food. Our Sunday brunch entrees - bison burger, eggs benedict…read moreand the pizza were all very disappointing. They need to hire a new chef.

Service was great at Metro Diner, always checked up on us…read more Food was pretty good, exactly what you expect from a diner. Fun ambiance, very cosy and family style.

I'm always happy when places like these still exist. Even happier when staff is friendly, food…read moretastes good, and prices are affordable. They accept card and tap. Have beer and wine. Plus some old school classics for shakes. Retro diners in the city are a lost art but not here!